Morgan Rogers defends Cole Palmer's England commitment

Summarised from 7 outlets · Updated 13 Nov, 05:44 · Archive

Morgan Rogers has said accusations that his Chelsea teammate Cole Palmer is not committed to England are false.

Morgan Rogers has defended his Chelsea teammate Cole Palmer against suggestions he lacks commitment to England, calling accusations that Palmer does not want to play for his country "a lie". Palmer was excluded from the squad for this week's Nations League ties against Croatia and Spain after withdrawing from the previous camp due to injury.

The 24-year-old has faced repeated questions about his dedication to international football. Manager Thomas Tuchel, who did not select Palmer for last summer's World Cup, expressed frustration at his withdrawal, saying the Chelsea attacker "misses too many opportunities to impress". Tuchel insisted the latest exclusion was "not personal" but indicated he expects players to show commitment by attending camp.

Rogers, speaking after scoring in England's 2-1 victory over Croatia on Thursday, delivered a strong defence of his friend. "He wants to be here," Rogers told BBC Radio 5 Live. "He wanted to get called up and he wanted to come and represent his country as he always has done."

Rogers acknowledged Palmer had endured a difficult period with injuries but said this did not reflect a lack of commitment to England. "He was in quite a low place with his injuries last year and didn't feel 100 per cent himself on the pitch, so he wants to be here and he wants to be the best version of himself," Rogers said. He added that Palmer needed to manage his body carefully for a long career.

The Metro reports that Rogers urged Tuchel to recall Palmer to the national side. Palmer previously scored for England in the Euro 2024 final.

How it is being reported

• Morgan Rogers hits back at 'nonsense' Cole Palmer claims: "It's a lie!"Cole Palmer was left out of England's latest squad by Thomas Tuchel, while Chelsea teammate continues to impress for the Three Lions scoring against CroatiaMirror Sport · 13 Nov, 08:10
• Morgan Rogers hits back at criticism of Cole Palmer’s commitment to England: ‘It’s a lie’Palmer missed out on the England squad for the November internationals with Thomas Tuchel saying ‘he misses too many opportunities to impress’Independent Sport · 13 Nov, 07:56
• 'It's a lie! Palmer wants to play for England, says RogersMorgan Rogers says it is a "lie" that his Chelsea team-mate Cole Palmer does not want to play for England.Sky Sports · 13 Nov, 07:46
• Morgan Rogers rubbishes questions around Cole Palmer's commitment to England - after Thomas Tuchel admitted snubbed midfielder 'misses too many opportunities to impress'After missing out on selection for the World Cup, Palmer was called up to the group for the first international break of the season as he continued to monitor his fitness, but dropped out of the squad.Daily Mail Sport · 12 Nov, 23:36
• ‘So much quality’ – Morgan Rogers urges Thomas Tuchel to recall Chelsea teammate after Croatia winEngland midfielder Morgan Rogers (Picture: Getty) Morgan Rogers issued a stern defence of Cole Palmer ’s committment to the England squad and urged Thomas Tuchel to recall his Chelsea teammate to the national side. Rogers was on the scoresheet on Thursday evening as England booked their spot in…Metro · 12 Nov, 23:18
• Morgan Rogers says ‘it’s a lie’ that Cole Palmer does not want to play for EnglandForward springs to defence of Chelsea teammate ‘He wanted to come and represent his country’ Morgan Rogers has said accusations that his Chelsea teammate Cole Palmer is not committed to playing for England are “a lie”. Palmer, who was left out of the squad for this week’s Nations League ties against Croatia and Spain, has faced questions over his desire to play international football since withdrawing from last month’s camp with a groin injury. Thomas Tuchel, who did not take the 24-year-old to last summer’s World Cup, expressed irritation at the time, saying the Chelsea attacker “misses too…Guardian Football · 12 Nov, 23:17
• 'A lie' & 'nonsense' - Palmer committed to England, says RogersMorgan Rogers says any suggestion Cole Palmer is not committed to England "is a lie" and "nonsense".BBC News · 12 Nov, 23:09

In this story: Cole Palmer · Morgan Rogers · Thomas Tuchel · England · Chelsea · Croatia

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